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Deezler · 09-15-2009, 10:19 PM

note: kind of off topic, and I'm not sure it'll go anywhere, but I'm curious, so I'll try anyway.

So I see a lot of people post about, or allude to, their old hot rods, sport compacts, etc, that they used to drive before they got hip to energy conservation.

The passion for increasing HP seems to transfer pretty well over to increasing mpgs... not quite the same thrill factor though, lol.

So what did you guys used to drive? I'm betting a lot of you have some pretty rad former rides to show off.

This was my last vehicle: 1990 Mistubishi Eclipse GS-T
A FWD turbocharged nightmare of torque-steer. No airbags, no ABS.... sometimes I'm surprised to have never killed myself.

After upgrading all intake and exhaust piping I was actually beating the EPA estimates, even when driving like an absolute a$$hole at all times. Then I went from 250 HP to 90 when I bought my Jetta..... and moved into the right lane.

Your turn, let's see 'em!

09-15-2009, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deezler Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 261 Bio Deezler (sold) - '03 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 90 day: 50.78 mpg (US) The Beast. - '03 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 90 day: 12.86 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 36 Times in 22 Posts	What you used to drive (before eco-modding) note: kind of off topic, and I'm not sure it'll go anywhere, but I'm curious, so I'll try anyway. So I see a lot of people post about, or allude to, their old hot rods, sport compacts, etc, that they used to drive before they got hip to energy conservation. The passion for increasing HP seems to transfer pretty well over to increasing mpgs... not quite the same thrill factor though, lol. So what did you guys used to drive? I'm betting a lot of you have some pretty rad former rides to show off. This was my last vehicle: 1990 Mistubishi Eclipse GS-T A FWD turbocharged nightmare of torque-steer. No airbags, no ABS.... sometimes I'm surprised to have never killed myself. After upgrading all intake and exhaust piping I was actually beating the EPA estimates, even when driving like an absolute a$$hole at all times. Then I went from 250 HP to 90 when I bought my Jetta..... and moved into the right lane. Your turn, let's see 'em!